Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFor her debut feature film Emma Seligman adapted her only brilliant funny short SHIVA BABY so successfully that she picked up the Best Screenplay Award at Outfest this year. We always knew that ‘jews’ and ‘gays’ usually make good ingredients for comedy especially ones that take aim at both communities, but rarely do they … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe much heralded movie adaption of the 2018 Broadway revival of Mart Crowley’s gay classic drama THE BOYS IN THE BAND has finally. arrived Helmed by the uber queer Producer Ryan Murphy who has a passion for period dramas, the movie has that highly polished look that we now expect from him on all … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFor her sophomore feature film American writer/director Svetlana Cvetko has created an enchanting ménage à trois romance that makes for compelling viewing. Shot in black and white, it is all very reminiscent of a French New Wave flick, except this is very much a Californian/Italian affair. The three protagonists drift together in L.A. which … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesMarlo a young engineering student is taking a break from school and is visiting a girl friend in Berlin. When she goes off to work, he takes off to explore the city. Crossing the street he momentarily links eyes with another man, and after the pass, they take furtive looks back at each other. Moments later as he crosses … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesSister Aimee is a bonky film about an even bonkier character Aimee Semple McPherson whose story is too ridiculous to be real. In fact filmmakers Samantha Buck and Marie Schlingmann make a point of telling us that only 5.5% of their film is true and the rest is pure (and slightly warped) imagination. They focus … Continue reading